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Study the School atlas carefully by looking at various thematic maps.

An atlas is a book which consists of maps and locations of different regions of the world.

A thematic map is a type of map designed to show a particular theme connected with a geographical area. Themes may include, for example, cultural, political or social aspects of a region.


Students can make use of their atlas in order to locate and analyse such maps.


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